What is Executive Function and Why Do We Need it?

We always hear doctors talk about Executive Function, now let me explain what that is!


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[Maddddddddy]

My laundry has been sitting on my bed for a week now. It's my most complicated task.

[Kpop]

This channel has allowed me to overcome some shame I had trying to finish college with undiagnosed ADHD. After I've realized I have it, got medication, and work with my brain differently, I am in such a better place.

[ems]

Irony, this poped up right in my feed after I just found out I missed my second vacciene due to my adhd... welp, one for the algorythm

[DaBetaDog]

“Ah, interesting.” I think, as I sit on the toilet watching my 20th YouTube video instead of completing the single simple task I’ve had a month to do that is due tomorrow. “I wonder if I’ve got issues with executive function?”

[Mads_Hatter]

Smh we should make a petition to change ADHD’s name. It should just be renamed “executive function disorder” because I feel like the name ADHD only covers like two things about it.

[kritikataank]

“We can do hard things but we don't need to do them in the hardest way possible.”
Jessica

[LegionOfWeirdos]

I have routines set up for the kids. One has ADHD and the other doesn't, but I make them both do them to reinforce the idea, as having a routine isn't going to hurt a neurotypical kid... They've been massively helpful to me as an adult. People who've known me have called them "quirks, " but whatever. Those "quirks" often let me perform better than neurotypicals in many areas.

[kimberlypence]

One thing that I have learned is that if I need to do something "weird" in order to accomplish things then I should just do that. I used to think that if I just kept trying to do things the "normal" way eventually it would click and I would get it, but if I let myself do things the "weird" way I am much more likely to get them done. Like installing a program that blocks me from my computer two hours before bedtime. Or having a continual list on my phone, or making people write notes instead of just telling me, or buying a certain kind of sock because its the only kind that doesn't set off my sensory issues. These things make my life so much easier

[bia]

perfect timing.... just sent an email (the body was only 1 phrase) that I've been procrastinating off writing for 2 days..

[OnServantsWings]

This explains so much about why I only started recognizing myself as an adult in the past couple of years. I've kept pushing myself to do "adult" things but only recently started experiencing myself as an adult despite being 31. Thank you!

[anthonyyork]

ive struggled with adhd my whole life and nearly cost me my apprewnticeship which at 17 is everything including my education and after watching so many of your videos ive been able to cope better and socialings has become easier. i just really appreciate the effort you put into all your videos cause its makes a difference and you make a difference to other people in so many ways.

[savannahhodson]

I myself do not have ADHD but my husband does. I stumbled across your channel when I was trying to learn more about ADHD so I can help my husband find ways to keep him on track and make life more ADHD friendly. I hate when people get so angry at him because of how his brain works because at one point in time he began to be afraid to do anything or try anything because he didn't want to fail or disappoint or really just upset anyone in general. I showed him the video of you on Ted Talk and he cried because he related to everything you spoke about so deeply. These videos you are making I believe is so so so great and they truly are very helpful not only to those who have ADHD but for people like me who dont have it but are willing to learn more about it so they can try and help someone they love struggling with this. This channel has helped my husband make his days a little easier each day. Thank you so much. Please never stop what your doing ❤

[QuinnytheDM]

I keep trying to start this video, but then I get distracted, look away, and realize the video is half over and I still haven't listened to it. 3rd times the charm.

After finishing the video, I struggle a lot with the idea that the executive function behaviors are being an adult. I understand why it is said, but it just results in me constantly feeling childish. This channel is an amazing resource and has been a big help in realizing just how much of my life is affected by ADHD. This has easily become on of my favorite channels Keep up the good work <3

[cheerfulbutterkitty]

I'm happy to say I got sent to this channel yesterday after getting diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. My counselor actually recommended watching you. You're doing an awesome job at this YouTube thing mate 👍👍👍

[mamasaidno]

I learned that I have ADHD last year at the age of 63. While at first it sort of 'threw' me, once I got over the initial shock, I was THRILLED. I now understood why I did or didn't do things, why I am so freaking funny and creative, and why I sometimes feel that I am being rejected, when I am really not. I am not sorry that it took so long to discover this about myself. I have had a wonderful life, even with the ups and downs of ADHD, and I intend to continue doing so. I am learning to work with my brain, not try to force it into a 'normal' mode, and it is working. I have a lot to be thankful for, and YOU, my dear girl, are a big part of that. You explain the different aspects of ADHD in simple, funny and practical ways (the pomodoro technique is life changing). God bless you, and I look forward to more videos.

[misteegraham]

Hiring a house keeper who’s primary job was the laundry was the smartest thing I ever did. Miss Patty has been part of our family for almost 10 years. My 3 children (now ages 18, 21, 23) had a much better childhood because of her! I could always wash & dry the laundry… but it was just the folding & definitely the putting it away that got me stuck. So everyone in our family (including a then 8 year old) would wash & dry their own laundry & Miss Patty would arrive to 5-6 baskets of clean laundry & she’d fold & put away mine & my husbands laundry… but the girls were required to put away their own. She then tackle the bathrooms & floors if time… but laundry was always the main priority. I appreciate this woman so much. Plus, knowing she was coming on Thursdays… forced me to straighten up every Wednesday. Find you a helper. Your mind deserves it!

[PetersonRyan]

1.7k likes and not a single dislike. You can tell we really appreciate your videos! You've helped so many of us better understand and work with our ADHD. Thank you :)

[historiansrevolt]

When a video on executive function comes up as I am having issues with it to get work done... hello brains!

[gregofthedump]

I'm over fifty, and it's only this month that I've come to believe that I may have ADHD. Although I've always found it difficult to carry out tasks, it's actually becoming harder to do things as i get older.

[kariccio]

“We can do hard things, but we don’t need to do them in the hardest way possible.” WOW. Great words! Do the things that work for you, in the way that they work for you🙌🏻👏🏻